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Cleveland Browns: Grades from 28-7 loss to Ravens

By Jonathan Goehring

Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs as Cleveland Browns cornerback Tramon Williams (22) chases during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 10, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Steve Smith (89) runs as Cleveland Browns cornerback Tramon Williams (22) chases during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns kicker Cody Parkey (3) kicks a field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 23, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cleveland Browns kicker Cody Parkey (3) kicks a field goal against the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. The Bengals won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

Special Teams: F

While it wasn’t the most active day for Cleveland’s special teams unit, it was a far from smooth effort. From the very first attempt at a punt return when Haden and Johnson collided, the return game and kick coverage was a severe liability.

The Browns finished with two attempts at a punt return, totaling in negative two yards. Thankfully, the team spared themselves other possible special teams adventures by refraining from returning any kickoffs. Their overall inability to do anything on special teams impacted field position and made it even more difficult for a struggling offense.

On the flip side, the Browns had issues slowing down Baltimore’s return game. Devin Hester returned two kickoffs for 42 yards, and two punts for 27 yards. This benefited the Ravens’ offense in the category of field position, an area where they needed little help.

Cody Parkey was silenced, stepping onto the field just once to convert on an extra-point attempt. Britton Colquitt was busy though, punting the ball seven times for 300 yards, averaging 42.9 per punt. Overall, the inability for this unit to get anything going to help the Browns in any aspect of the game cost them a chance at a passing grade.

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